National Qualifiers:

Slopestyle: Best 3 out of 3

Rail Jam: Best 2 out of 2

Boarder/Skier Cross: Best 3 out of 3

Slalom: Best 3 out of 4

Giant Slalom: Best 3 out of 4

USASA Membership Information

Every rider practicing or competing in any USASA sanctioned event must attain USASA membership prior to participating. Memberships can be purchased online or at an event. There are 2 types of memberships available which are as follows:

·One Day membership: $35 – This membership is intended for riders that only want to compete for one day but have no intention of becoming a full member of USASA or qualifying for the National Championships. It is valid for one (1) day at any USASA sanctioned event(s). This membership allows riders to participate in practice and competitions for 1 day ONLY, yet NO USASA points will be awarded or transferable at a later date.

·JOIN ONLINE Full membership: $100 – This membership is valid for one (1) full membership season at any USASA sanctioned event. Points will be earned toward Regional and National rankings and the rider can qualify for the National Championships. Full membership riders will receive an official membership packet by mail including a membership card, stickers, current rulebook and other benefits. JOIN ONLINE

Event Information

Fees

·$20 per event through Online Registration

·$25 per event Day-of-Registration (cash, credit or check)

·Discounted lift tickets for competitors will be available at each resort

Registration Options

·Online Registration

o$20 per event

oOpen until 11:59pm EST on Thursdays for that weekend’s events

oGo to USASA Regional Events, choose Mid-Atlantic as the region, click on the discipline abbreviation at the end of the event line you want to register for, then follow steps to register online.

oIf you register online, you can check-in the morning of the event from 8:00am - 9:00am in the Pre-Registered line.

oAll athletes will be required to sign a mountain release form. (If under 18yrs. old, a parent or guardian must sign)

·Day-Of Registration

o$25 per event

oOpen from 8:00am - 9:00am

oAll athletes will be required to sign a mountain release form. (If under 18yrs. old, a parent or guardian must sign)

Registration Time

8:00am - 9:00am - Please be prompt

Competition Start Time

·Practice or course inspection 9:15am – 10am

·MANDATORY Rider’s Meeting @ top of course 10:10am

·Event starts 10:15am

Release Forms

·All competitors need to sign a Mountain release for each day of an event.

·Any competitors under 18 years old will need a parent/guardian to sign the releases.

Helmets

·Approved Helmets are REQUIRED for ALL EVENTS.

·Helmet straps must be adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, and must be on the head of the rider for the entire run.

Disciplines

·Snowboarders and Skiers are permitted in Slopestyle, Rail Jam and Boardercross/Skiercross.

·Giant Slalom and Slalom events are snowboarder only events.

·Adaptive Snowboarders and Skiers are welcome at our events.

Ages

·These events are open to ALL ages.

·Athletes will compete within their own age groups with male and female top 3 award medallions presented in each age group.